Claim Your Surplus Funds in California – Free Search & Expert Recovery
Free search. 25% fee only on recovery. All 58 California counties.
If your property was sold at a foreclosure or tax sale and the sale price exceeded what was owed, the extra money—often called surplus funds, excess proceeds, or unclaimed foreclosure money—may belong to you. We help California property owners and heirs claim this money with a clear 25% success fee only when we recover funds for you. No recovery, no fee, and no upfront charges.
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SurplusCheck is not a government agency. We are a private service that assists with claiming surplus funds from county treasurers and other holders.
What Are Surplus Funds (Excess Proceeds) in California?
When a California property is sold at a foreclosure sale (trustee sale or judicial foreclosure) or at a tax auction for unpaid property taxes, the sale price often exceeds the amount owed to the lender or the county. Under California law—including provisions in the Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure—the excess money is known as surplus funds or excess proceeds. This money is held by the county treasurer, tax collector, or the trustee until a valid claim is filed by an entitled party.
Many former homeowners, heirs, and junior lienholders do not realize they have a right to claim these funds. Each of California’s 58 counties has its own process, forms, and deadlines. Missing a deadline can mean losing your right to the money. At SurplusCheck, we specialize in helping you claim unclaimed surplus funds across every California county—from Alameda to Los Angeles to San Diego—with a free initial search and a 25% fee only on the amount we recover for you.
Why Choose SurplusCheck for Your California Surplus Funds Claim?
- Free search. We review your property and county information at no cost and tell you whether surplus funds may be available.
- No recovery, no fee. You pay our 25% fee only when we successfully recover money for you.
- All 58 California counties. We know county-specific rules, forms, and deadlines—including Alameda County, Los Angeles County, and every other county.
- Expert process. We handle the paperwork, file the claim with the correct office, and follow up until funds are released.
- Clear communication. We respond within 1–2 business days and keep you updated throughout the process.
Find Surplus Funds in Your County
Surplus and excess proceeds are held at the county level. Select your county for local information and to start your claim.
What Our Clients Say
They found surplus I didn't know I had. The process was clear and I got my funds.
— Maria R., Los Angeles County. Recovered surplus funds from a prior foreclosure.
Professional from start to finish. No recovery, no fee—exactly as promised.
— James T., San Diego County. Recovered over $50,000 in excess proceeds.
Worth it. They handled all the county paperwork and kept me updated.
— Linda K., Orange County. Successfully claimed surplus after a tax sale.
Claim Your Funds Now
Whether you had a foreclosure or a tax sale in California, excess proceeds may be waiting for you. Start with a free search—no obligation. We'll verify whether surplus funds may be available and guide you through the process.